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Docosanol vs Benzocaine - What's the difference?

docosanol | benzocaine |

As nouns the difference between docosanol and benzocaine

is that docosanol is a saturated fatty alcohol used mainly as an antiviral agent, specifically for treatment of cold sores while benzocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever.

docosanol

English

(wikipedia docosanol)

Noun

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  • (organic compound) A saturated fatty alcohol used mainly as an antiviral agent, specifically for treatment of cold sores.

    • benzocaine

    English

    (wikipedia benzocaine)

    Noun

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  • (pharmaceutical drug) A local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever.